R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen
Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 20,622 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▲ Rising
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen, 2006–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
In 2023, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen stood at 20,622 Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 87.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen peaked at 21,031 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2022 and was at its lowest, 8,177 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 2006.
That places Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen 117th out of 412 regions with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 8,177 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 2007 | 8,727 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 9,236 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 9,497 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 9,669 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 10,015 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 11,004 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +9.9% |
| 2014 | 11,833 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.5% |
| 2015 | 12,040 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 21,031 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +74.7% |
| 2023 | 20,622 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,909 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 8,177 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 9,497 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
| 2010s | 10,912 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 9,669 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 12,040 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
| 2020s | 20,826 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 20,622 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 21,031 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2 |
More science & technology data for Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 539.5 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 97.0% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 68.2% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 187.56 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 70.2% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 85.6% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen was 20,622 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen?
- The highest recorded value was 21,031 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2022.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,177 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2006.
- How does Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen ranks 117th out of 412 regions with data for 2023.
- Is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts rising or falling in Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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